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Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World guests may see the return of fan-favorite nighttime parades. Sources indicate that the Main Street Electrical Parade will return to Walt Disney World, while the Paint the Night parade will return to Disneyland Resort.
It is assumed that the Main Street Electrical Parade will return to Disneyland this summer for a seasonal run before being sent across the country to Walt Disney World. The following year, Paint the Night will finally return to Disneyland Resort.
The fan-favorite Main Street Electrical Parade is rumored to return for the summer at Disneyland. A debut date for its return to Walt Disney World is unknown at this time, but it could be as early as late this year or as late as sometime in 2024.
The Main Street Electrical Parade was only meant to run for the summer of 1972 at Disneyland. However, in what would turn out to be a repeated theme, the parade was extended through the busy summer and holiday months in 1974.
The Main Street Electrical Parade returned in 1977 at Disneyland and debuted at Walt Disney World with all the floats built in 3 dimensions and powered by battery motors, accompanied by a reworked score by Don Dorsey.
This time, Disney built two versions of the parade at the same time- one for California and one for Florida. The new versions for California and Florida had one main difference, the Magic Kingdom floats were wider. The Main Street Electrical Parade performed for the first time in Florida on June 11, 1977.
It was replaced at Walt Disney World in 1991 with SpectroMagic, and the floats were sent to Euro Disney (now known as Disneyland Paris).
The Disneyland version of the parade marked a “farewell” in 1996, and the floats were sent to the Magic Kingdom for its farewell tour there from 1999 – 2001. After its “final” performance, the parade was sent to Disney California Adventure. There it stayed until 2009, and returned for a “limited time” to Magic Kingdom in 2010.
That limited time went on for six years, until Disney announced the parade would be “glowing away” following a short run at Disneyland in 2017. It didn’t perform again until 2022, when it returned to Disneyland to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
A new finale float made its debut during the parade’s run last summer. It replaced the “To Honor America” float and is designed as an homage to Mary Blair and “it’s a small world.”
The new float features a medley of Disney songs set behind “it’s a small world.” We caught “Bare Necessities,” “How Far I’ll Go,” “A Whole New World,” “Give a Little Whistle,” “The Family Madrigal,” “I’ll Make a Man Out of You,” “Touch the Sky,” and “Go the Distance.”
Watch our video of the 2022 edition of the Main Street Electrical Parade below.
It’s worth noting that this time, Disney did not say the Main Street Electrical Parade was gone for good. It ended its “limited time run” on September 1, 2022.
For a full history and exploration of the Main Street Electrical Parade, check out our interview with nighttime spectacular designer Don Dorsey here.
Reports indicate that the floats are still being repaired, and the notoriously expensive batteries are still being replaced, so we shouldn’t expect to see Paint the Night return until 2024.
The parade has performed at both Disneyland Resort parks, and while it seems most likely to return to Disney California Adventure, leaving Magic Happens in place at Disneyland Park.
The parade debuted in 2015 for the 60th anniversary of Disneyland. It has a rather spotty performance history, ending its initial run in September 2016 only to return for the holiday season. It was replaced by the original Main Street Electrical Parade’s return (one of many) in January 2017.
In 2018, Paint the Night returned — but this time, it performed at Disney California Adventure, where a new “The Incredibles” float replaced “Frozen” as part of the celebration surrounding the opening of Pixar Pier. It ran until mid-November of the same year and has not been performed since.
Reports indicated that factors including battery issues and Cast Members sustaining injuries from the costumes contributed to the decision to keep the parade “retired.” Further rumors say that a return announcement was intended for D23 Expo, but at that time, the costumes weren’t in working order.
The original Paint the Night first debuted at Hong Kong Disneyland in 2014. Performances there have been suspended since 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
If you haven’t seen Paint the Night or can’t wait for it to return, check out our video of the first Disneyland Park version of the parade below.
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Special Earth Day treats have arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Visit Flame Tree Barbecue to try the Bubbling Pink Lagoon drink, now available through April 30.
SVEDKA Vodka, Minute Maid® Premium Strawberry Lemonade, Sprite®, and Kiwi flavor
A non-alcoholic version of this drink is available with a glow cube for $8.49 or without a glow cube for $5.49.
Maybe the Sprite was flat, or maybe there was only a small splash so the drink didn’t seem carbonated. Either way, the bubbles we were promised didn’t seem to be there.
It was sweet, as expected, and needs to be vigorously stirred, as some of the drink visibly collected near the bottom. Overall, it is refreshing and cool with familiar flavors and a crisp finish. We could not taste the vodka in ours, but it’s still a tasty drink.
Stay tuned for more Earth Day treat reviews. What are you excited to try? Let us know in the comments.
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There are so many ways to experience Disney and one of those is through Disney Cruise Line!
Disney Treasure ©Disney
The brand-new Disney Wish debuted in 2022 with an immersive Frozen dinner experience, a new Marvel restaurant, the first Disney attractions at sea, and so much more. The next Disney cruise ship that will debut is called the Disney Treasure and we’ve got a major update about what you can see aboard!
The Disney Treasure is set to debut in 2024 and it will be the sixth ship on the Disney Cruise Line fleet. The ship will celebrate “Walt Disney’s lifelong love of adventure,” and will draw inspiration from Agrabah in Disney’s Aladdin as well as Asia and Africa.
Disney Treasure Grand Hall Concept Art ©Disney
Onboard, you’ll be able to meet Captain Minnie among many other characters and Disney just announced that Minnie will debut a brand new look on the Disney Treasure! Take a look at the new outfit at the end of this video:
When adventure calls, she knows just what to do — and what to wear! Watch as Captain Minnie Mouse gets ready for her next @DisneyCruise Line adventure and debuts a brand-new look, created exclusively for the Disney Treasure. Stay tuned to see what happens next … pic.twitter.com/BIrVFToktC
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) March 28, 2023
This outfit certainly matches the theme of the new ship! We can’t wait to learn more about what will be available onboard the Disney Treasure — we’ll be the first to let you know any updates so stay tuned! In the meantime, read more about Disney’s new private island and watch our video comparing Disney Cruise Line to other cruise lines below:
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Do you want to go on the Disney Treasure cruise ship? Tell us in the comments!
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We know a thing or two about Disney food here at DFB!
Disney Springs
We’ve tried every single Disney World restaurant and know which ones are worth a visit. One of our absolute top spots to grab a bite (or even just a drink!) is in Disney Springs, and an exclusive event is happening there soon!
Wine Bar George is one of our favorite restaurants in all of Disney World — and the best part is that you don’t even need a park ticket to eat there! Well, that and the fact that it is the only Master Sommelier-owned wine bar in the state of Florida.
Wine Bar George
Wine Bar George is a wine bar and restaurant owned by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, who you’ll often see walking around and serving guests in the restaurant. Wine Bar George has the distinct honor of being the only Master Sommelier-owned wine bar in the state of Florida.
@winebargeorge on Instagram
And because this is a wine bar, it’s the perfect place to attend a Pop-Up Wine Dinner with Grace Family Vineyards! Wine Bar George is hosting this spontaneous event this Wednesday, March 29th, at 6:30PM.
The dinner is expected to last three hours and will feature Grace Family Wines, plus a multi-course meal with Winemaker Shawn DeMartino, National Sales Director Brett Banes, and Certified Sommelier Juan Phoyos.
Wine Bar George
Tickets are $225 plus fees, and you can grab them at the link below!
If this pop-up dinner doesn’t work for you, consider stopping by Wine Bar George for a regular visit on your next Disney World trip — and look out for more special events they might be hosting!
As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news.
What’s your favorite dish at Wine Bar George? Tell us in the comments.
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Welcome back to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, DFB readers!
Animal Kingdom
We’ve had a lot of snack news from this park recently — including new snacks on the way and info about how 50th Anniversary snacks are changing — and we’ve even got a whole list of the best desserts in Animal Kingdom for 2023. But there have been some new finds in Animal Kingdom in the past week, including updates on snacks and merchandise so let’s check them out!
We spotted some new pressed penny machines around the parks! We noticed the first three near Discovery Trading Company.
New pressed penny machines outside Discovery Trading Company
And we found the other new machine inside Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures.
New pressed penny machine!
We’ve recently noticed the designs on these pressed pennies swapping out from 50th anniversary designs to 100th anniversary options — check to see what’s available on your trip!
We’ve previously seen the Chocolate and Mango pies come off the menu at this spot, but now they’re off the app on My Disney Experience as well.
©Disney
They’ve been replaced by Banana Pudding and Cookies & Cream Parfaits.
We noticed that the walkway by Otter Grotto to the Tree of Life Gardens is still closed.
Closed walkway
We noticed as well that the Oasis Exhibits fencing is almost complete!
Almost done!
And that’s all the construction updates for Animal Kingdom.
We found a Mickey and Friends Magicband+ for $44.99…
Mickey and Friends Magicband+
…and Encanto Casita Long Sleeve Shirt for $39.99…
Encanto Casita Long Sleeve Shirt
…and a Mickey and Friends Raincoat for $54.99!
Mickey and Friends Raincoat
Here you can snag a Yak and Yeti Hat for $30.
Yak and Yeti Hat
According to a Cast Member, the Rain Stick is back in stock for the first time in YEARS!
The Rain Stick is BACK
It can be yours for $16.99.
You can grab the Avatar Earbud Case for $19.99…
Avatar Earbud Case
…an Alice in Wonderland Rabbit Mug for $19.99…
Alice in Wonderland Rabbit Mug
…and you can save on some T-Shirts too!
Hooray for saving money!
Select shirts are $29.99 or $25 each when you buy two of any qualifying shirts.
We spotted a Moana Bucket Hat here for $34.99.
Moana Bucket Hat
Adorable, right?
Lastly, we found a Lotso Spirit Jersey for $84.99.
Lotso Spirit Jersey
And that’s everything new in Animal Kingdom this past week! Check out this cool feature you never knew Animal Kingdom had, and don’t miss these three Disney World park map changes that could be predicting the future. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news!
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What’s your favorite part of Animal Kingdom? Tell us in the comments below!
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